Chapter 359: Heading to the Grand Canyon

"Alright, alright, I’ll go get washed up," Su Miaoke said, getting out of bed with a look of resignation.

She said she didn’t want to go, but deep down, she still wanted to check it out.

At this time, it wasn’t just Su Miaoke; others in the camp were also getting up and starting to wash up.

Although the Chu Family only had three participants, many people were allowed to spectate, and Chu Tianshan had requested that everyone go and watch.

Even if they couldn’t participate, they could still spectate and gain some experience.

Ten minutes later, everyone from the Chu Family was lined up neatly.

Then, led by Chu Feng and Chu Tianshan, they all headed toward the Grand Canyon to the south.

The canyon wasn’t too far from their camp and covered a large area. It was about one kilometer wide and around ten kilometers long, which was just about right for over four thousand people.

For this selection tournament, acquiring points was the main goal, but participants also had to survive inside for five days.

"Madman Chu, you’re heading to the southern region too?" someone called out to Chu Tianshan.

The voice belonged to someone from another Martial Arts Family.

"Well now, Liu Ergou, you’re going to the southern region too? How are those little pups of yours doing?" Madman Chu asked with a laugh.

"Sigh, our little good-for-nothings certainly can’t compare to yours from the Chu Family," the Liu Family’s Patriarch said to Chu Tianshan with a smile.

Then, upon seeing Chu Feng, he added respectfully, "Venerable Chu!"

"Mm," Chu Feng acknowledged with a nod.

Chu Feng never acted high and mighty toward those who were polite to him. He was always amicable in return.

"Sigh, we’re in the same boat. In the Chu Family, only Xiao Feng brings us any honor. The rest are all useless. I’ll be counting my blessings if they just manage to pass the selection tournament," Chu Tianshan said with a laugh.

Hearing this, the people nearby were all inwardly startled.

"Yes, I’ve heard as well. This Martial Arts Grand Ceremony is said to be tougher than any of the past few. Many of the contestants are incredibly strong. As long as those rascals from my Liu Family can get through it without getting injured, I won’t ask for anything more," the Liu Family’s Patriarch said with a smile.

The man was holding a Battle Saber and looked to be about the same age as Chu Tianshan. However, his manner of speaking was both polite and forthright.

"You’re also heading to the southern region?" Chu Feng asked.

"Yes, Venerable. The Liu Family greatly admires Venerable Chu Feng, so we chose to participate in the selection tournament in the southern region," the Liu Family’s Patriarch said with a smile.

He wasn’t wrong. The reason so many people had come to the southern region was entirely because of Chu Feng.

The name Chu Feng had already spread far and wide. Everyone knew what kind of figure he was, and the young Cultivators, in particular, idolized him with a fanatical fervor.

They chose the southern region just for a chance to catch a glimpse of Chu Feng.

Most people would probably find it hard to understand such obsessive devotion.

In truth, the reason was quite simple.

If they could advance and earn a high rank in the southern region, they would have the chance to receive personal instruction from Chu Feng himself—an incredibly rare opportunity.

For Chu Feng’s fanatical admirers, how could this not be thrilling?

After all, Chu Feng was so young that his future potential was bound to be immense, and he was destined for even greater heights. Forging a connection with him would be a huge boon, not only for the individuals themselves but also for the families and Sects that backed them.

This, then, was why everyone was choosing the southern region.

"But I must warn you," Chu Feng said, "the competition in the southern region is going to be fierce this time."

Along the way, numerous Martial Arts Families were on the move. Each family brought a large contingent, forming vast, densely packed processions of people.

The sheer number of people was astonishing to behold.

There were at least a thousand people in total, with some families bringing more than a hundred members. It was an intimidating and somewhat ridiculous sight.

"Holy hell, these families brought so many people? Looks like half their clan is here! If I’d known, we would’ve brought more people too," Chu Tianshan exclaimed, shocked by the sight.

"It’s not too late," Chu Feng said. "The competition is just starting, so you can still send word for more people to come. After all, a grand ceremony like this only happens once every fifty years. The next one might not be this crowded."

"You’re right. I’ll contact them right now and have them all get over here," Chu Tianshan said with a nod, then went off to make a call.

The device he took out wasn’t a smartphone, but a heavy phone built like a brick—a custom-made satellite phone.

It could get a signal no matter where you were.

At this, Wang Hong also spoke up, "In that case, I’ll arrange for our people to continue expanding the camp."

Wang Hong was proactive about such matters. If more people were coming, the camp had to be expanded. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be nearly enough room for everyone.

Without a place to stay, they would all be left to freeze in the snow.

A few minutes later, Chu Tianshan returned, a broad smile on his face.

"All taken care of," Chu Tianshan said with a grin.